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Diamond Emelda Skinner was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, to Martinez Jefferey Skinner and Naomi Skinner. She is an educator certified in secondary Special Education and taught Social Studies in NYC. In addition, she teaches teachers in various settings regarding how to create academic growth in students with disabilities. She also is a certified speaker and facilitates adult learning in the areas of Equity and Anti-Racist practices. Finally, as a Minister-in-Training she uses her platform to provide ministry to teachers on her social media platform and through work at Bethel Gospel Assembly. She is planning to continue her educational work wherever she and Dwight reside: The Bronx, Baltimore, Iowa, some place else!
DiamSmile.pngSpecial gift from Dwight:
*Loving Poetry (re-written)
Some call him DJ, but even more call him a friend. Dwight Anderson Williams II, PhD, has traveled to a few places and found networks in his hometown of Saint Paul, Minnesota, and in other home bases: Charlotte (NC), Tallahasse (FL), Arlington (TX), Ames (IA). The list also includes his parents' hometowns of Gary, Indiana, and Miami, Florida, the ol' stomping grounds of Yvette Twana Rayford-Cobb and Dwight Anderson Williams, respectively. He is blessed to have Robert L. Cobb and Gerri Beatrice Williams as parents, as well. A realization of love through community provided a foundation for Dr. Williams to attain a PhD in mathematics from The University of Texas at Arlington, after graduating from The Florida State University (MS) and Florida A&M University (BS). During the 2020-2021 academic year, Dwight served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and continues growing as a researcher, advocate for students of color, and nationally-known leader in supporting equity-based journeys in mathematics. Together with Diamond, Dwight looks forward to calling home The Bronx, Baltimore, Iowa, some place else.
Classic date with Diamond:
*Grimaldi's (2010) before renovations & Brooklyn Bridge stroll
